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The quarantine has regulated the sports we normally enjoy to a pause. So instead of gearing up for the NBA playoffs, we are forced to watch re-runs and rely on YouTube clips. While reliving the times of yesteryear, I have spent a lot of time watching the 2015-19 Golden State Warriors dynasty run. The pre-Kevin […]

James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Houston Rockets figure into this: When Kevin Durant went to the Golden State Warriors in 2016, there were two sides to the reaction. The first side represented the anguished NBA fan. The NBA no longer would be based around parity. For nearly three seasons, this rang true.  The […]

Not too long ago, a picture surfaced of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden looking trim. Harden, known for a muscular nut hefty physique, appeared to have dropped 20 pounds while preparing for the NBA restart. While his frame previously allowed him to dominate opponents offensively, it hasn’t translated to playoff success. Maybe this is Harden […]

The death of George Floyd has brought universal outrage, sadness from across the United States. Riots have broken out across the country, shaping 2020 as a year to remember. In turn, athletes, politicians, and entertainers have used their voices to speak out on the tragedy, while also calling out the treatment of minorities at the […]

“The Last Dance” documentary tickled the fancy of many sports fans and writers over the course of a month. The documentary put the spotlight on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ reign over the NBA in the 1990s, while also keying in on the former’s competitive drive. Naturally, this has sparked debate on social media […]

In December of 2019, Andre 3000, one half of the legendary rap group OutKast, sat down with super-producer Rick Rubin for a conversation on a podcast called Broken Record. The two all-time great musicians spoke on their career, creativity, and their happenings as of late. However, 3000’s comments about his absence from the music scene […]

The Last Dance documentary sparked renewed interest in Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls dynasty he helped curate. The documentary highlights the difficulties of the Bulls sixth and final championship during their run, as well as Jordan’s intense competitive drive. While Jordan’s accomplishments and spirit of competition can’t be disputed, his place in history has […]

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, having left the New England Patriots, might not remember this part of American history, but they would do well to contemplate it: When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November of 1963, it signaled the end of a magical time in The White House. Shortly after, his wife, Jackie […]

A few of the greatest players in NBA history were selected in the 2003 NBA Draft. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Carmelo Anthony are all future NBA Hall of Famers with accomplished track records. While the former three became NBA title winners over the course of their career, it was the latter that […]

Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Bill Russell. When the greatest NBA player of all time argument comes up, those three names are popular choices. In reality, picking the GOAT NBA player is strictly subjective. If you admire accomplishments, then Bill Russell is your guy. 11 NBA championships say enough. If you lean toward pure dominance […]

Coronavirus be damned, let’s not get it twisted: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA’s MVP, still. Yes, even over LeBron James With the NBA on suspension until further notice, this season has been an interesting one nonetheless. While we have gotten accustomed to the Golden State Warriors dominating the league, Antetokounmpo has given the league a […]

The Carolina Panthers are currently in a sticky spot. They fired their long-time head coach Ron Rivera with a few games left in the 2019 NFL season. They signed former Baylor coach Matt Rhule to a seven-year contract, signaling a rebuild. Then, Luke Kuechly retired. But despite the plans for a rebuild, the Panthers want […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers battled against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the focus has been on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum. However, Rajon Rondo took the spotlight from them for a brief moment with a magician-like play. Late in the first quarter, Rondo found Davis after rebounding AD’s missed shot and shooting […]

LeBron James. Michael Jordan. In the NBA stratosphere, that’s the usual argument as in who is the greatest NBA player of all time. Michael Jordan represents championship success with a splendid combination of individual success. James leans more on the individual but has a fruitful championship pedigree as well. But for some reason, Bill Russell […]

The New England Patriots are gearing up for one of the biggest events in the franchise’s 20 years of the Bill Belichick era. While nine Super Bowl appearances in that time span have given them incredible moments, the will-he-stay-or-will-he-go conundrum they face with their quarterback, Tom Brady, will determine where the Patriots will go the […]

The Golden State Warriors are hitting the reset button this season. Stephen Curry has missed a bulk of 2019-20 with a broken hand, Klay Thompson is out for the rest of the year as he recovers from his torn ACL, and Draymond Green has been on cruise control all season long amid the injuries the […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks are considered the heavy favorites to come out of the East, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks the Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance as well. Vogel tipped his hat to the Celtics and their success this season. Boston currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with a 39-16 […]

The Utah Jazz have quietly become one of the more exciting NBA teams in the league. Adding to their pick-and-roll arsenal, the team embraced the 3-point line which led to a fourth-best 36-18 record in the Western Conference. Utah’s  success has also allowed for their stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to become NBA All-Stars. […]

Kendrick Perkins became embroiled with a now-infamous Twitter beef with Kevin Durant earlier this month. Perkins called out Durant for joining a Golden State Warriors squad that previously won 73 wins. While the former teammates beef appeared personal, the death of Kobe Bryant has Perkins living in retrospect. Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter […]

The news of Kobe Bryant’s death is still shaking the world. The Lakers legend was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside his daughter, Gianna. Accordingly, the sports world has been grieving. Fellow Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows how precious life is given he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Thankfully, Magic is still […]

The shocking news of the death of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has brought a massive outpouring of grief. Bryant, alongside his daughter Gianna, were among those killed in a helicopter accident Sunday morning. Bryant’s death has impacted athletes across the globe, with tributes to the superstar athlete coming from social network […]

The NBA is a competition, but that doesn’t mean players can’t have fun. Just take it from Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, who poked fun at Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles for traveling during the Mavs-Jazz game at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Early in the second quarter of the game, Ingles attacked the basket and […]

Michael Jordan doesn’t dish out compliments often, which is why his recent comments on Houston Rockets tar James Harden came as a surprise. Jordan, who is known as the greatest player of all time, spoke with Roderick Boone of The Athletic on Zion Williamson, the Charlotte Hornets in Paris and James Harden’s scoring ability. While […]

Philip Rivers is one of the longest-tenured quarterbacks for a team in the NFL. He’s been the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2006 NFL season and has taken the Chargers to many highs. But at the age of 38, it’s understandable why there could be uncertainty for the future. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen […]

The NFL world was shocked this past weekend with the news of the retirement of Carolina Panthers star Luke Kuechly. Kuechly’s head-banging style gave him many accolades, but presumably a toll on his body in exchange. Kuechly decided it was best to walk away, at the age of 28 and facing a full-on rebuild with […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a shocking loss Saturday night against the Tennessee Titans, losing 28-12. They had the best record in the NFL, and had the presumed MVP in Lamar Jackson. The Milwaukee Bucks can empathize with the Ravens, as they know this scenario all too well. Last season, the Bucks lost to the Toronto […]

The Warriors shocked many around the NBA with the release of Marquese Chriss. Chriss received much praise during training camp and was thought to be a building block for the Warriors in the near future. However, the Warriors had other plans. Enter Damion Lee, who Chriss’ spot was released for. Lee has been carrying a […]

This past Monday, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown made some comments that appeared to be a coach defeated. The 76ers were getting ready to play the Oklahoma City Thunder when he made this statement about 76ers point guard Ben Simmons: “And this is true,” he said with a smile. “Evidently I have failed, and […]

When the Brooklyn Nets signed Kyrie Irving in the offseason, it signified they were ready to take a major leap forward. The signing of Kevin Durant signaled that they were ready to be a contender for the next few years. Although the Nets knew Durant wouldn’t play this season as he recovers from a torn […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas has had a rough NBA season. While he has been more productive this 2019-20 campaign than the last few, he is becoming known for his behavior than his production. Last month, he was suspended two games for going into the stands to confront a fan. Then this past Friday (Jan. […]

Earlier Saturday, Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson stated that there wasn’t an update on Kyrie Irving’s shoulder. Although Irving has been out for an extended time, it’s understandable why Atkinson was mum on the situation. Kenny Atkinson on recent reports about Kyrie Irving having Thoracic Bursitis: “Its not true.” — Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) December […]

When Urban Meyer announced his retirement as Ohio State’s head coach last December, there was a collective sigh across college football. But in that same vein, there was a crowd that knew better. Meyer is too savvy as a football mind to be relegated to the sidelines. He loves to win more than anything. To […]

Bradley Beal’s consecutive streak of 194 games has come to an end. This past Thursday night, Beal exited with a lower leg injury in the Washington Wizards’ 132-102 loss to the Detroit Pistons. This was Beal’s first game missed since April 12, 2017. Speaking with The Atheltic, Beal opened up at length about his injury […]

Thanks to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the NBA is shooting more three-pointers. Luckily for the San Antonio Spurs, they have a power forward in LaMarcus Aldridge who’s too good to be out of the league or on the bench. Aldridge has always been a jump-shooting big man, adding a blend of physicality. […]

As it shouldn’t come as much shock, LeBron James was just announced as the AP athlete of the decade. James beat out Tom Brady, Usain Bolt, Lionel Messi, and Michael Phelps for the prodigious award. BREAKING: NEW YORK (AP) _ LeBron James selected as AP male athlete of the decade. Story upcoming momentarily. Other top […]

The NBA world is patiently waiting on the debut of New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson. The rookie phenom is one of the most talented incoming players to enter the league since LeBron James but injuries have already plagued Williamson. He sat most of the NBA’s Summer League with a knee injury and tore his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sliding. They are on a four-game losing streak and haven’t been playing their best basketball. However, they are still 24-7 and a turnaround should happen soon. Los Angeles is banking on forward Kyle Kuzma to become fully healthy so that he can complement Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who […]

The anticipation of the 2019 NFL season in retrospect had a lot of hits, but lots of misses, too. For the hits, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, and the Seattle Seahawks performed to expectations. For the misses, the Cleveland Browns didn’t live up to the expectations the NFL world set out for them while […]

College basketball is somewhat broken. One-and-dones come a dime a dozen and all of the other teams are filled with players we never heard of. Fans want to watch star freshmen dominate the collegiate landscape. However, not at the expense of players being a pawn for the NCAA. This has led to now-former Memphis big […]